Sky Arte documentary explores Enrico Caruso's legacy
A documentary titled 'La voce di Enrico Caruso' will air on Sky Arte on August 2, 2024, marking over a century since the tenor's death on August 2, 1921, in Naples. Directed by Fabrizio Corallo from a screenplay by Gabriele Raimondi, the film examines Caruso's vocal power and influence on opera and popular culture. It traces his career from his first recordings in 1902 at the Grand Hotel et De Milan to recent philological restoration by the Istituto Centrale per i Beni Sonori e Audiovisivi in Rome, which has restored his true voice. The narration is by Toni Servillo. Caruso is considered the first star of the recording industry.
Key facts
- Documentary 'La voce di Enrico Caruso' airs on Sky Arte on August 2, 2024.
- Enrico Caruso died on August 2, 1921, in Naples.
- Directed by Fabrizio Corallo.
- Screenplay by Gabriele Raimondi.
- Narrated by Toni Servillo.
- First recordings made in 1902 at Grand Hotel et De Milan.
- Restoration by Istituto Centrale per i Beni Sonori e Audiovisivi in Rome.
- Caruso is considered the first star of the recording industry.
Entities
Artists
- Enrico Caruso
- Toni Servillo
- Fabrizio Corallo
- Gabriele Raimondi
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Istituto Centrale per i Beni Sonori e Audiovisivi
- Artribune
- Grand Hotel et De Milan
Locations
- Naples
- Italy
- Rome
- Milan